Chapter 18

Chapter 18: An Unexpected Meeting

Angela Pov

Moments later, Christina sent the meeting address: La Bohème Café on Madison Avenue, 2 PM -Christina

Sophie glanced at the message and cursed. She has some nervel Aller

everything... Angela, you can't seriously be considering meeting her?"

"I have to know what she wants."

"What she wants?" Sophie's laugh was hitter. "She wants your husband, your life, everything you've built these past two years. Did Sean tell her about the baby? Is that why she's suddenly so eager to alk?"

I moved my hand to my stomach. I don't know if Soun told her abou the pregnancy,"

Just then, a nurse approached us. "Mrs. Shaw, I'm sorry, but all surgeries are fully booked today. You'll need to make another appointment."

For some reason, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. Sophie seemed pleased too.

"Maybe it's fate, Sophie said softly. "Maybe you should think about this a bit more." She looked at my pale face. "Come ort. you home. You need rest."

Back home, 1 lay in bed trying to rest, but my mind kept wandering. The scene I'd witnessed at my thoughts - Jessica Miller's tearful defense of her unborn child.

the clinic earlier kept replaying in

Lying there, I couldn't stop thinking about what I'd witnessed at the clinic. The words kept echoing in my mind: "This is a life... this

For the first time, I truly let myself feel the reality of the life growing inside me. Not just a problem to be solved, but a baby. My baby. Sean's baby.

to the present. "Promise me you won't meet with Christina alone. Whatever she has to say, she

fine," I assured her with a small smile. Thank you

hesitated for a moment, clearly concerned, but finally

numbers, I knew it must be Christina. Without bothering to answer any of them, I turned off

was exhausted and drifted off to sleep without realizing it. A knock at the door woke me up. Looking out the window, I could see it was already

Jordan is here to see you. Sho... she's

style forcing situations, demanding attention. I took a deep breath.

as always in an elegant white dress. She

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darling. Thank you for seeing me on

fruits, while Christina brought over an

move in, it '11 save me

ve trained the maid quite well. When

made

like she was

you've only just recovered from your fever. Mr. Shaw specifically emphasized that you shouldn't have anything cold." She rned

tea instead."

for Christina's benefit. Sarah had been with the Shaw family for years, and her loyalty

Christina's face d

smile.

this reminder of Sean's car for me, but she quickly masked

move to the terrace? The

made my chest tighten she knew this apartment's layout intimately, had probably spent countless hours here before I

a subtle power play, and I knew

will make things easier for everyone, Christina

envelope and holding it out to

this?" I asked, staring at the

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